Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Bennie Clements
In memory of:
Private Bennie Clements
December 15, 1953
Military Service
SF800765
30
Army
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, R.C.I.C.
PPCLI
1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp. Korea Medal, United Nations Service Medal Korea
Additional Information
October 28, 1923
Inglewood, Annapolis, Nova Scotia
July 7, 1941
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Son of William and Minnie (Gibson) Clements of Annapolis, Nova Scotia. Brother of Isaac, Ray, Eugene, Andrew, Rowleigh, Lorne, Wayne, Dorothy, Edna and Gertuard.
Commemorated on the Wall of Remembrance.
Commemorated on Page 12 of the Korean War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
UNITED NATIONS CEMETERY (BUSAN)
South Korea
38. 4. 3211
The United Nations Cemetery is located in Tanggok, a suburb of Busan. The land for the cemetery was granted to the United Nations by the Republic of Korea as a tribute to all those who had laid down their lives in combatting aggression and in upholding peace and freedom. There are 2,267 servicemen buried in the United Nations Memorial Cemetery. Of these 1,538 were Commonwealth soldiers, including 376 Canadians.
Digital Collection
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Details
Photo of Bennie Clements – My Namesake, Great Uncle Bennie Clements. Our Family is honoured by your service and sacrifice. You are home with us in our hearts always!
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